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Minestrone Primavera

SERVES: 4 to 6 • PREP TIME: 20 minutes • COOK TIME: 40 minutes

HELPING HANDS: Kids can help peel the vegetables.

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cup olive oil
onion, peeled and chopped fine, about 1/2 cup
carrot, peeled and diced
celery rib, rinsed and diced
medium zucchini, rinsed and diced
medium potatoes, peeled and diced
pound fresh green beans
large Swiss chard leaves, rinsed and chopped fine
pound peas
15-ounce can white beans, drained
teaspoon sea salt
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery. Sauté for 5 to 8 minutes. Add zucchini, potatoes, green beans and Swiss chard.

Add 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add peas and canned beans, cover and simmer for 10 more minutes. Taste and adjust for salt. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

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